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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.89, 461.87 and 231.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.89, 461.87 and 231.81 is: 347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.89 : 461.87 = 231.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.89/461.87 = 231.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.89x = 461.87 × 231.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.89x = 107,064.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,064.93/307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.74

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